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SCRANTON, Pa.—Drew University scored three goals in the final two minutes of play to pull out a 13-12 victory over The University of Scranton women’s lacrosse team in the Landmark Conference opener for both teams Friday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Field.

Junior Nikki Kleiman (Cranford, NJ/Cranford) scored the game-winning goal with just nine seconds remaining as the Rangers improved to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the conference. The loss drops Scranton to 1-2 overall and 0-1 in the Landmark.

Junior Krysta Cento (Garden City, NY/Garden City) led Drew with six goals, Kleinman finished with three goals and four assists, and senior Brooke Gagliano (Freehold, NJ/Freehold Township) had a goal and two assists.

The Royals trailed 8-7 at intermission and 9-7 early in the second half before Sullivan scored twice during a 6-1 run that propelled Scranton to a 12-10 lead.

Drew, however, cut the margin to 12-11 on an unassisted goal by freshman Morgan Mason (Cranford, NJ/Cranford) and tied it on a goal by Cento that was set up by Kleiman with 1:24 left. The Royals won the ensuing draw control, but turned it over and Ranger senior Alexandra Mattiace came up with a ground ball.

In the closing seconds, Gagliano found Kleiman open in front of the net for the game-winner.

Freshman Jadin James (Farmington, Conn./Farmington) relieved freshman Gianna Minogue (Sayville, NY/Sayville) early in the first half and made eight saves to pick up the win in goal for the Rangers. Scranton junior goalkeeper Emily Towey (Abington, Pa./Abington) was credited with seven saves.